Valentine P. Rath | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the unknown district | |
In office 1903–1924 | |
In office 1933–1938 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Sheboygan,Wisconsin | February 15,1860
Died | February 25,1941 81) Madison,Wisconsin | (aged
Political party | Democrat |
Valentine P. Rath (February 15,1860 - February 25,1941) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Rath was born on February 15,1860,in Sheboygan,Wisconsin. [1] Later,he moved to Price,Wisconsin. [2] He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
On May 15,1890,Rath married Madelen Mary Friederich. They would have six children,four of whom would serve in World War I.
He died on February 25,1941. [3]
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